South Korea Arrests Suspects in Fake FXRP Scam That Stole $8.6M in XRP
The scam targeted XRP holders through a fake investment platform that disappeared after collecting millions of dollars worth of digital assets. South Korean authorities have uncovered a cryptocurrency fraud case that exploited interest in a newly launched blockchain token….
Reno Casino Win Jumps 20% as Vegas Strip Slips Despite Conventions
Key Takeaways Reno casino win jumped 20.3% to $81.6M, its second-best month on record. Strip win fell 1.4% to $754.7M as baccarat volume dropped 22.2%. Convention attendance rose 25.8%, but Strip room rates declined 5.1%. Conventions and a World Cup…
Google backs $15B Anthropic data center in Texas
Google is reportedly backing a proposed $15 billion financing package for an Anthropic-linked data center in Texas, extending an AI infrastructure boom that has also lifted Bitcoin miners expanding into high-performance computing. Summary Nexus is in advanced talks to raise…
Bitcoin Mining and AI Infra Stocks Rocket as Shorts Get Burned
Key Takeaways Keel Infrastructure led gainers with a 29.13% jump to $4.10 on July 30, 2026. Citadel absorbed a hedge fund’s liquidated stock positions across major miners like IREN and Riot. Hut 8’s $9.8 billion Texas lease signals miners are…
CLARITY Act faces Senate test as Bessent demands vote
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged senators to vote immediately on the CLARITY Act, increasing pressure on lawmakers to test support for the crypto market structure bill before the August recess. Summary Bessent demanded that the Senate vote “NOW”…
Ethereum Turns 11 Years as ETH Trades 61% Below the High Set Last August
It has been 11 years since the network behind the world’s largest altcoin launched. Here’s what happened since. Ethereum’s (ETH) genesis block turned 11 on July 30, closing quite a busy year. The network now runs on a 60…
Fed Hike Odds Surge as Warsh Unleashes Hawkish Warning
Key Takeaways The Fed held rates at 3.50% to 3.75% on July 29 in a 9-3 vote with three dissents. CME Fedwatch odds for a September 16 hike rose to 61.4%, up from 50.6% a month ago. Kalshi and Polymarket…
Binance Philippines returns under SEC sandbox
Binance has regained website access across the Philippines after PLDT restored the platform on its network, extending an SEC-supervised return that remains subject to testing and local compliance requirements. Summary PLDT restored access to Binance, following a similar move by…
Japan Crypto: Gumi’s $18.3M Altcoin Fund Signals Yield-First Crypto Shift
In Japan crypto news, Japanese game developer Gumi is launching an $18.3M crypto asset fund with SBI Financial Services, and the strategy goes well beyond parking cash in Bitcoin. The fund will actively stake, rebalance, and hedge across Bitcoin and…
Galaxy Expands AI Data Center Footprint With 500-Acre Texas Campus
Galaxy said on July 28 that it has acquired approximately 500 acres of land in McGregor, McLennan County, Texas, under a development agreement with the City of McGregor, to build and operate a data center campus serving artificial intelligence and…
